Michigan Elk: Past and Present Michigan's native elk disappeared around 1875. Today's elk herd dates back to 1918, when seven western animals were released near Wolverine. The last elk survey in January of 2014 estimated the herd to be at 668, which is within the population goal of 500-900.

Check Your Wildlife Lab Results Hunters that have left wildlife tissue samples or deer heads with the DNR for testing, can check out the test results online. Test results will be posted 7-10 days after the samples are submitted.